1) Consider the following statements with respect to Astra Missile
It is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile with a range of over 70 kms.
It has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Astra is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile with a range of over 70 km.
The missile can fly towards its target at a speed of over 5,555 kilometres per hour.
It has a 15-kilogramme high-explosive pre-fragmented warhead.
The Astra missile has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation along with 50 other public and private organisations, involved at various stages of its development.
2) Tylophora balakrishnanii, Tylophora neglecta are the two new species discovered recently in?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
A team of researchers have reported the discovery of two new plant species.
Tylophora balakrishnanii, Tylophora neglecta in Western Ghats.
3) Summary of the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2019 was published by?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
4) Lithium Triangle comprises which of the following countries?
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Brazil
Paraguay
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Argentina is a mineral-rich country, like its neighbours Chile and Bolivia, and the three countries are sometimes referred to as ABC of lithium, or ‘lithium triangle’.
5) Consider the following pairs
Places in News – Country
Salinas Grandes Desert – Argentina
Rhode Island – USA
Which of the pair(s) given above is/are incorrectly matched?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Salinas Grandes Desert – Argentina
Rhode Island – USA
6) Consider the following statements with respect to Floor Space Index (FSI)
It is the minimum area that can be constructed on a plot of land.
It is regulated by the Ministry of Urban and Housing Affairs.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
‘Floor Space Index’, also known as ‘Floor Area Ratio’ (FAR), is the maximum area that can be constructed on a plot of land.
It is the ratio of total floor area of a building (Built up area) to the total Plot area (land).
It is regulated by the municipal or local authorities of the respective State government.
FSI norms are usually set based on the National Building Code.
7) Akademik Lomonosov sometimes seen in the news recently is a/an?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
“Akademik Lomonosov”, the first floating nuclear plant to be built in the world completed its 5000-km journey.
It causes an excitement in the energy sector, but sparking fears among environmentalists over the safety of the Arctic region.
The floating plant contains two nuclear reactors of 35 MW each.
It is a small plant compared to conventional land-based nuclear projects.
The plant will supply electricity to the Chukotka region, where important Russian national assets such as oil, gold, and coal reserves are located.
Environmental groups such as Greenpeace Russia have criticised the project as a “Chernobyl on Ice” and a “Nuclear Titanic”.
8) Consider the following statements with respect to Rustom
It is a High Altitude Long Endurance UAV.
It is being developed by DRDO.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Rustom is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV.
It is being developed by DRDO for Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
Rustom is derived from National Aerospace Laboratory’s (NAL) LCRA (Light Canard Research Aircraft) developed by a team under leadership of late Prof Rustom Damania in 1980s.
9) The chemical which is most commonly used for fruit ripening is?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
10) Global Nutrition Report was published annually by?
